Manuka Honey, particularly Active Manuka Honey, has more powerful antibacterial and healing effect because of a property known as UMF (Unique Manuka Factor). Check out this link for more details on the benefits of Manuka Honey: http://www.honey-for-health.com/manuka-honey-benefits.html

Manuka honey is different from ordinary honey. Manuka honey comes from the nectar collected by honey bees from the Manuka tree which is a close relative of tea tree plants which has extra special qualities for healing. It has special ingredients effective in healing wounds. It also assists in ...

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